ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 649958 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
frugal
pathos
renown
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
corrosive
surplus
rail
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
prudent
parade
trove
duplicity

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
revoke
chaos
gargantuan
adversary

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Belated most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
absolve
solace
incongruous
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."